INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1
leek , chopped thinly (white and light green parts only)
1
medium onion, diced
1
whole fennel bulb—bulb only, diced (fronds reserved)
4 cloves
garlic. minced
1/2 cup
carrots, diced
2
medium tomatoes, diced
2
whole bay leaves
saffron threads
2 tbsp
Pernod
5 cups
fish stock or water
3
lobster tails, cut in half lengthwise
1 lb
Yukon Gold potatoes. tiny bite sized ones (peeled)
1/4 tsp
cayenne pepper
2
dozen littleneck clams (scrubbed)
1 lb
shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb
mussels, rinsed and beards removed
1 lb
crab legs, cut into small 4-6" sections